floating vote

noun

1. those voters collectively who are not permanently attached to any political party.

Other Words From

• floating voter noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of floating vote¹

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

This was the great opportunity of Ames and his floating vote.

From Project Gutenberg

They merely show the efforts that are being made to capture the floating vote which will finally decide in any election.

From Project Gutenberg